Yankees still waiting for answer from Rivera

1:35 AM,
Nov. 14, 2007

Written by

Peter Abraham
The Journal News

The Yankees have made Mariano Rivera an offer that would seem difficult to refuse: $45 million over three years. But for a second day, they have not received an answer.

Senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner believes the Yankees have done enough to make Rivera happy.

"He'd be by $4 million a year the highest-paid relief pitcher," Steinbrenner told The Associated Press. "To say that's a strong offer would be an understatement. The ball's in their court. If they still want to look for more somewhere else, that's up to them." ...